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7.11 PLC IO Listing

Main PLC and Expansion PLC IO (Inputs and Outputs) Listing is provided to assist in troubleshooting
the T-300 / T-375.

Main PLC

Input

Description

Output

Description

Stepper Control

Stepper Motor
Forward

Bag Out Sensor

Stepper Motor
Reverse

Seal Bar Left
Sensor

Perforation
Activate

Perf Sensor

Heater Element

Seal Bar Right
Sensor

Air Blower

CF-10 Photo Eye
Sensor

Air Pulse

Htr Bar Left
Sensor

Web Tension
Cylinder

Htr Bar Right
Sensor

Seal Bar
Cylinders

Foot Switch

H. V. 120V
Activate

Guard Switch

Start Print
(T-375)

Frame Open
Sensor

Spare

Label
Downloaded

Reprint
(T-375)

Printer Error
(T-375)

Spare

End Print
(T-375)

Spare

Ribbon Out sensor YE

Aux
Output

Aux Input

Print Head
Cylinder (T-375)

Expansion PLC

X20

Spare

Y20

Spare

X21

Spare

Y21

Spare

X22

Spare

Y22

Spare

X23

Spare

Y23

Spare

X24

Spare

Y24

Spare

X25

Spare

Y25

Spare

X26

Spare

Y26

Spare

X27

Spare

Y27

Spare

X28-X2F

Spare

Y28-Y2F

Spare

Summary of Contents for T-300

Page 1: ...T 300 Table Top Bagger Operation Guide Ver 1 Installation Setup and Operation Guide ...

Page 2: ...ees prepaid APPI may use reconditioned or like new parts or units at its sole option when repairing any component or equipment Repaired products shall carry the same amount of outstanding warranty as from original purchase Any claim under the warranty must include a dated proof of delivery In any event APPI s liability for defective components or equipment is limited to repairing or replacing the ...

Page 3: ...n 2 9 Tension 2 10 Note on Adjustments Chapter 3 Touch Screen Operation 3 1 Touch Screen Part Names 3 2 Touch Screen Specifications 3 3 Touch Screen Program 3 4 Intro Screen 3 5 Main Menu 3 6 Operation Screen 3 7 Bag Setup Screen 3 8 Printer Setup Screen Print Location Settings 3 9 Printer Setup Screen Print Quality Other Settings 3 10 Printer Setup Screen LEDs Errors 3 11 Options Available Menu 3...

Page 4: ...ement 4 10 Heater Cartridge Replacement 4 11 Description of Antijam Circuit 4 12 Antijam Adjustments Testing 4 13 Thermocouple Wire Replacement 4 14 Print Head Replacement Chapter 5 Parts Bill of Materials Parts Dwgs Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule Maintenance 6 2 P M Checklist 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance Chart 6 4 SP 10 T 300 Spare Parts Ki...

Page 5: ...4 Chapter 1 Introduction __________________________________________________________________ Welcome Overview Special Features System Integration Options Available Using This Manual Warranty Registration ...

Page 6: ... equipment save the settings in memory and recall those settings for repeat runs 1 3 Special Features Energy Conservation Component Saver To extend its life and conserve energy in your plant the T 300 is programmed to sequentially shut components down when not in use for extended periods Electric current to the heater bar will discontinue and place the T 300 in the stop mode during a preset period...

Page 7: ...limited automatic operations may be available 1 5 Available Options Although the T 300 is equipped with built in options described above various options can easily be added for special purpose packaging The following options may be purchased from Advanced Poly Packaging Inc Funnels The T 300 comes with a universal adjustable funnel however various size funnels can be purchased APPI provides free p...

Page 8: ...ack panel Company Name and Address Contact Names s Title s Phone Number ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Please fax or mail this page to Stuart Baker Advanced Poly Packaging Inc 1331 Emmitt Road Akron OH 44306 USA Fax USA 330 785 4010 Or email the...

Page 9: ..._____________________________________________________ Installation Procedures Air and Power Requirements Assembly Instructions Height Adjustment Air Power Hookup Bag Threading T 375 Ribbon Threading Cycle Operation Tension Note on Adjustments ...

Page 10: ...nd 220V 50hz may have been supplied based on electrical requirements Full Load Current for T 300 T 375 10 AMPS CAUTION A qualified electrician should ensure that the T 300 power outlet is properly grounded voltages are as required and amperage capacity is sufficient Note APPI recommends a dedicated 20 Amp circuit for the T 300 Air Requirements At least 2 CFM free air is required regulated to 60 PS...

Page 11: ...upper roller assembly lock the rollers into position using the handle and replace the top cover See Fig 2 1 for the T 300 for the T 375 Caution Roller Fingers may be sharp To avoid injury when reaching into the T 300 T 375 ensure that you do not come in contact with the roller fingers Note The Roller Guides are for fine adjustments only after proper tracking has been achieved If not tracking prope...

Page 12: ...essing it inwards toward the center of the roll of bags Then tighten while pressing inward This increases drag on the roll of bags increasing web tension Also if the bags pay off too much when the web advances increasing drag will prevent bags from paying off excess film 2 10 Note on Adjustments to the T 300 Upon receipt it is not unusual for the T 300 to be out of alignment due to shipping and ex...

Page 13: ...12 Chapter 3 Touch Screen Operation ______________________________________________________________________________ Touch Screen Part Names Specifications Contrast Adjustment Touch Screen Program ...

Page 14: ...pt to reprogram the PLC or Touch Screen Doing so may cause an unsafe operating condition Doing so will also void the warranty Additionally do not change the DIP switch settings 3 2 Touch Screen Specifications Features Specifications Screen Resolution 3 128 x 64 pixels LCD Green Red and Orange Memory 384 KB Communication RS232C Touch Key Res Free Analog Languages English Spanish French German Itali...

Page 15: ...he machine See Fig 3 3 Press the Operation button to set the feed distance and Index speeds FeedDist Feed distance setting allows you to ignore horizontal perforations which could cause the bagger to stop at the wrong location Since the perf sensor is looking for a perforation a second perforation could be detected If the horizontal perforation is 1 from the bag perforation set this value to 2 for...

Page 16: ...s the amount of time that a burst of air will last initially blowing the bag open Wider bags and heavier gauge bags require a longer burst of air to initially open the bag Narrower and thinner gauge bags require less air to initially open the bag To adjust the value press the Air Pulse button from the Bag Setup Menu to display the number keypad Press the numbers on the keypad followed by the Enter...

Page 17: ...hoto optic eyes may vary depending on your product so parts should be sent to APPI for testing to determine the correct components Parts must be separated to be counted accurately through the eye If two parts fall at the same time they may be counted as one If loading automatically with minimal distance between parts an accumulating funnel or method of diverting may be required for separation betw...

Page 18: ...ithout separating them at the perforation If you set this counter value to 10 for instance you will have a strip of 10 bags connected The bagger will then reverse to separate the 11th bag Press the Reset button to reset the counter to the set value To disable the option set the value to zero Note If you don t want the bags separated ever you can either set the counter value to very large number or...

Page 19: ...d troubleshooting It also displays program version for PLC controller and touch screen See Fig 3 25 Note Before entering the Technical Assistance Screen you must enter a Level 1 pass code 3 24 Pass Code Setup Screen Advanced Poly Packaging Inc APPI has included a pass code function in all touch screen equipment to prevent operators from changing settings There are two pass code levels described as...

Page 20: ...19 factory code so that the current pass codes can be displayed This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 21: ...looking for a perforation a second perforation could be detected If the horizontal perforation is 1 from the bag perforation set this value to 2 for example The default setting is 1 SealDlay A Seal Delay timer is provided to allow air to escape before the seal bar actuates To decrease the volume of air remaining in the bag after sealing increase this timer IndexDlay An Index Delay timer is provide...

Page 22: ...ter 6 in the Max Reverse setting If equipped with a Standard Frame bagger this setting will be approx 1 8 when the Seal Point Setting is 1 On a Drop Frame machine the maximum setting will be approx 2 7 when the Seal Point Setting is 1 Press the MC button and ensure that the bag does not reverse to far to drop inside the machine 3 31 Information Screens Message Screens If an error occurs the Touchs...

Page 23: ...22 Chapter 4 Settings Adjustments ____________________________________________________ Machine Adjustments Component Replacement ...

Page 24: ...prematurely too much tension or does not free wheel too little tension For narrower or shorter bags proper tension is more critical 4 3 Compression NIP Roller Adjustment The drive roll compression is the force that exists between the two feed rolls rubber covered grooved roll and grooved steel roll Not enough drive roll compression will prevent the bags from tearing off after each sealing operatio...

Page 25: ...atch handle is pressed all the way downward Additionally the compression will be sufficient for the bag to separate but not too tight to cause the motor to stall or chatter 4 4 Idler roller Guides Two plastic web guides are located on the rear idler roller These guides are used for fine adjustment of tracking Once the web is tracking within 1 8 left to right the plastic web guides can be used to f...

Page 26: ...and power on the unit and test cycle by pressing the foot switch or guard switch If binding still occurs then the cylinders themselves must be aligned to make them parallel to each other This is accomplished by placing shimming material between the cylinder mounting brackets and the side walls Contact APPI technical support before proceeding To test for failing or bent seal cylinders with power of...

Page 27: ...g new surface in the seal area To advance the sheet insert a small flathead common screwdriver into the bottom 1 4 hole located on the right side panel of the unit When you feel the screwdriver enter into the slot of the rod turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to advance new material into position See Figure 4 3 After turning new material into position turn the rod clockwise slightly so that the...

Page 28: ...f the antijam circuit should be tested prior to production on a daily basis Although the antijam unit may also prevent or decrease the opportunity for injuries during the sealing or heating operation the antijam is not designed as a safety device If not adjusted properly damage may result from obstructions in the seal area or personal injury may result from fingers or hands being in the seal area ...

Page 29: ...to components are flat and parallel to each other If not carefully reposition the sensors 4 Turn the power ON and locate the two photo sensor printed circuit boards You should notice that a threaded rod extends through the photo eyes The threaded rods move inward and outward with the movement of the spring loaded gripper plate Additionally when the threaded rod enters the photo sensor X7 left sens...

Page 30: ...e steps to replace the wire CAUTION To avoid stretching or breaking the wire during heater cylinder extension ensure that the wire is looped and free to bend during heater bar movement Replace the PTFE Anti Stick Sheet assembly and front plate 4 14 Print Head Replacement Print head instructions will be included with each print head Otherwise contact APPI tech support for further instructions ...

Page 31: ...30 Chapter 5 Parts __________________________________________________________________ Mechanical Drawings Parts Listing Bill of Materials ...

Page 32: ...31 Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance ______________________________________________________________________________ PM Checklist Schedule Maintenance CHART ...

Page 33: ...essure to 60 PSI D Antijam device Check operation adjust as needed Chapter 4 10 D Drive rollers Clean with alcohol D Perforation sensor Clean sensor assembly with alcohol D Platen print roller Inspect for nicks or cuts clean with alcohol D Print head Clean with alcohol also after each ribbon change D Micron filter Venturi Inspect for contamination of filter replace as needed Inspect for blockage a...

Page 34: ...nness O O O O O O O O O O Steel upper roll Clean with alcohol inspect for burs O O O O O O O O O O Printed circuit Boards wiring Blow off with clean dry air inspect for loose wires connectors O O O O O O O O O O Seal Cylinders Listen for air leakage replace or repair as required O O O O O O O O O O Air blower filter Inspect for contamination replace as necessary O O O O O O O O O O Air lines and c...

Page 35: ...34 6 3 Preventive Maintenance PM Chart Continued ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Inspected by Initials ...

Page 36: ...35 Chapter 7 ______________________________________________________________________________ Trouble Shooting ...

Page 37: ...3 Disconnected foot switch 4 Power off 5 Option enabled preventing foot switch operation 6 Foot switch defective 1 Toggle to setup mode attempt to cycle Wait for temperature to increase 2 Connect air line 3 Connect foot switch to rear panel 4 Turn on power 5 Turn off options 6 Replace foot switch Pressure bar moves inward but retracts before sealing 1 Antijam sensors improperly adjusted 2 Cylinder...

Page 38: ... High Voltage PCB 4 Attach grounding rod to roller 5 Change seal point setting 6 Set value to zero 7 Reset Zero Perf Bag does not completely index 1 Perf is sensing hole in bag vent 2 Seal position setting too low 3 Zero perf function incorrectly set 1 Reposition bag left or right 2 Increase seal position setting 3 Reset Zero Perf First bag after threading indexing multiple bags 1 Thread bags at p...

Page 39: ...or very accurate temperature controls See Dwg T375 E3 7 6 Stepper Motor Circuit A circuit diagram of the stepper motor controller is provided with correct Dip switch and Pot settings See Dwg T375 E4 7 7 H V PCB APPI manufactures the printed circuit board for accurate and consistent perforation detection for accurate bag positioning and registration A circuit diagram is provided for this PCB See Dw...

Page 40: ...Photo Eye Sensor Y5 Air Pulse X6 Htr Bar Left Sensor Y6 Web Tension Cylinder X7 Htr Bar Right Sensor Y7 Seal Bar Cylinders X8 Foot Switch Y8 H V 120V Activate X9 Guard Switch Y9 Start Print T 375 XA Frame Open Sensor YA Spare XB Label Downloaded YB Reprint T 375 XC Printer Error T 375 YC Spare XD End Print T 375 YD Spare XE Ribbon Out sensor YE Aux Output XF Aux Input YF Print Head Cylinder T 375 ...

Page 41: ...40 7 12 Troubleshooting Notes Technical Support Information Date Notes ...

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